Add 1/81 and 40/6, Solve 1/81 + 6 4/6 as a fraction

Add 1/81 and 40/6

1^st number: 1/81, 2^nd number: 6 4/6

1/81 + 40/6 is 541/81.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 6 is 162

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
1/81 = 1 × 2/81 × 2 = 2/162
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
40/6 = 40 × 27/6 × 27 = 1080/162
Add the two like fractions:
2/162 + 1080/162 = 2 + 1080/162 = 1082/162
1082/162 simplified gives 541/81
So, 1/81 + 40/6 = 541/81
In mixed form: 655/81

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